CVE-2000-1015: The default configuration of Slashcode before version 2.0 Alpha has a default administrative password, which a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2000-1015?

slashcode: upgrade to newer than 1.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2000-1015 being exploited?

CVE-2000-1015 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2000-1015 affect?

CVE-2000-1015 affects slashcode. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The default configuration of Slashcode before version 2.0 Alpha has a default administrative password, which allows remote attackers to gain Slashcode privileges and possibly execute arbitrary commands.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2000-1015 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting slashcode. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The default configuration of Slashcode before version 2.0 Alpha has a default administrative password, which allows remote attackers to gain Slashcode privileges and possibly execute arbitrary commands.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2000-12-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: open source development network

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2000-12-11 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

open source development network slashcode UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.8

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy slashcode || rpm -q slashcode || slashcode --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade slashcode

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade slashcode

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2000-1015?

slashcode: upgrade to newer than 1.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2000-1015 being exploited?

CVE-2000-1015 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2000-1015 affect?

CVE-2000-1015 affects slashcode. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The default configuration of Slashcode before version 2.0 Alpha has a default administrative password, which allows remote attackers to gain Slashcode privileges and possibly execute arbitrary commands.

How urgent is CVE-2000-1015?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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